(And, yes, if you have an eagle eye I cheated and did not make links on the chain for the days that we will be traveling for my sister's wedding in a few weeks. Sometimes it's easier to avoid the confusion of extra links...or for me to remember to take the extras off when no one is watching!)

We also put a piece of hay in the manger when we do good deeds or have good behavior, etc. So on Christmas morning Baby Jesus will have a nice, soft bed. (The secret here is the my kids LOVE doing this and I can threaten to take a piece of hay OUT of the manger if they are misbehaving and their behavior usually changes very quickly!)

This is a book I picked up at our local Christian bookstore and has been a big hit. It has a small bible story to read, then several things to find hidden in pictures. (Similar to an "I Spy" book.) It's perfect for kids 3 and up.

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I love putting the hay in the manger idea! We are lighting the candles in our Advent wreath, too, and I'm so happy we are in week 2...so now each of my daughters can blow out a candle! (We did have some tears last week over this.)

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I have been married for 9 years to a husband that makes me laugh everyday. I stay at home with our 4 kiddos and spend my days folding laundry, filling sippy cups, and thinking of ways to make our house a home. My husband will tell you my one weakness is a bag of oreos...and I would have to agree!